#2E3135 Hex Color
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This dark charcoal grey sits near black, offering a stable and moody foundation for minimalist interfaces. Because it maintains high contrast ratios with white text, #2e3135 works well as a background color for readable dark mode designs. While it lacks saturation, it pairs better with muted pastels or copper accents than with high-energy neons. The hex code for this neutral shade is #2e3135.
Questions about #2e3135
What is #2e3135 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e3135 is rgb(46, 49, 53), in HSL hsl(214, 7%, 19%) and in CMYK 13%, 8%, 0%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #2e3135 in UI design?
#2e3135 acts as a neutral foundation that works best with muted pastels or warm metallic accents like copper. Avoid high-energy neons, which can clash with its desaturated, matte appearance and destabilize the visual balance of your interface.
Is #2e3135 readable on white or black?
#2e3135 has a 13.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.